Tom Petty, to me, is one of the most underrated musicians in the history of music. This guy just slid under the radar and doled out hit after hit for multiple decades, and yet when people talk about the greatest rock bands of all time, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is not one that’s usually […]
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The 1960s were a fascinating time in the music industry. The shift from the happy and safe rock and roll of the 50s was turning into something more dangerous and exciting. Several of the most iconic bands in the history of music would form during this time, such as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and
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If you’ve been a fan of the rock or pop music scene in the past four decades, there is a good chance you’ve heard about U2. They are one of the longest-running bands out there. Not only have they managed to become a sensation in the music world for over 40 years, but they have
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Few artists in the history of rock and roll have managed to have the career that Neil Young has achieved. With a musical repertoire that spans multiple bands, 60 years, and the respect of his peers the world over, there are few artists who can stand next to Neil Young when it comes to rock.
Aerosmith is one of the most iconic rock bands of all time and has been a mainstay in the music scene for over 50 years. It’s easy to say that one band sounds like another, but one thing I’ve never heard said is “this band sounds like Aerosmith.” and there is good reason for that.
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The Beach Boys are one of the most important bands in music history. Considering how hard it is for bands to come up with just one hit single these days, it’s jaw-droppingly impressive what the Beach Boys were able to accomplish 60 years ago. They are one of the pioneers of modern rock and roll
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The 1990s are one of the most interesting times in all of music. Innovation was at an all-time high, and the rock genre, in particular, was seeing a total evolution, with grunge happening at the forefront of it all. It was during this time that Nine Inch Nails hit it big, offering respite from the
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The 1980s were a wild time for music. Coming out of the disco-laden 70s, the music industry was seeking a revolution. It would all start with Van Halen effectively creating the sound for hair metal that would pervade the 1980s rock scene, but no band took the torch from them and ran with it like
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Nirvana is one of the most influential bands in the history of music. To say they were the Beatles of the 90s is both a crazy statement and one that is highly accurate considering the impact they had on the music world. Many know Nirvana because of the infamous death of Kurt Cobain, which both
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The 1980s hard rock scene is one of the most fascinating parts of music history. The excess, over-the-top hair and destructive lifestyles were not only put on display by the bands, but they were promoted heavily as well. One of the bands that attempted to break this mold was Guns N’ Roses, a hard rock
